2004 Subaru Legacy vs. 2013 BMW X6
To start off, 2013 BMW X6 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW X6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW X6 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW X6 should accelerate faster than 2004 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW X6 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 2004 Subaru Legacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 BMW X6 (610 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Subaru Legacy. (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2013 BMW X6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Subaru Legacy | 2013 BMW X6 | |
| Make | Subaru | BMW |
| Model | Legacy | X6 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2195 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2933 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 85 L |
